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Re: [Simmons Drums] A step into the lion's cage....

2008-05-11 by jesper

superwolle70 skrev:
> 
> 
> voila, the V-immons kit is finished:
> http://195.37.239.143/sdsvmesh/pic4.jpg 
> <http://195.37.239.143/sdsvmesh/pic4.jpg>
> http://195.37.239.143/sdsvmesh/pic5.jpg 
> <http://195.37.239.143/sdsvmesh/pic5.jpg>
> http://195.37.239.143/sdsvmesh/pic6.jpg 
> <http://195.37.239.143/sdsvmesh/pic6.jpg>
> But before you blame me for destroying vintage white SDSV pads, let me
> state that all steps can be reversed. Even the original riot shield
> surface has been replaced.
> The funniest critics I already got is the comparism with the genetic
> mouse with the human ear stitched on her back.

I can see why you do it - from a drummers point of view. Still stylish...
I'm building a different setup now with Pollard, Pearl Syncussion and 
SDS-3/4 pads. Looks retro and nice and the aching hands thing is no 
issue anymore. But... the best thing is that it takes up far less space 
and I have more surfaces to hit! :D

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